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God’s amazing wisdom

Posted by an odj community member on February 1st, 2012 | no responses

Proverbs 21:1-2: The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; He guides it wherever He pleases. People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. When Jesus was on the cross, He... read more »

firewalkers

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on February 1st, 2012 | 10 responses

Firewalkers fascinate me. These people have a special something that allows them to look down at a bed of hot coals, unbuckle their sandals or peel off their socks, and step right in. Some see it as a rite of passage, a way... read more »

if i were the devil

Posted by pohfangchia on January 31st, 2012 | 7 responses

In the foreword of R. C. Sproul’s book Knowing Scripture, J. I. Packer writes: “If I were the devil . . . one of my first aims would be to stop folk from digging into the Bible. . . . How? Well, I should try to distract... read more »

the way of suffering

Posted by an odj community member on January 30th, 2012 | no responses

Philippians 2:8-11: He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names, that at the name of... read more »

clear, pure water

Posted by sheridan voysey on January 30th, 2012 | 3 responses

A tall, cold glass of water. The condensation on the glass cools my hand. Clear, pure, colorless, odorless; free of man-made chemicals and corruption. I lift the glass to my lips and drink this water that deeply refreshes. A... read more »

good judgment

Posted by Jeff Olson on January 29th, 2012 | 6 responses

Don’t judge me!” Most of us have used those words to defend ourselves when we believe someone has unfairly called into question something we’ve done. So, is it wrong to judge people? After all, Jesus Himself said,... read more »

the canary

Posted by mike wittmer on January 28th, 2012 | 6 responses

A friend of mine left his wife and three children. Although he knows better—he was a seminary professor—he continues to lie to his family and is filing for divorce. Another friend abuses her family. She wastes their... read more »

you choose Q: “is cremation OK?”

Posted by an odj community member on January 27th, 2012 | 2 responses

Q: We’ve been considering cremation. We thought it would be good stewardship of our finances (in that it would be much less expensive than a burial) and that our remains would be in a place with other... read more »

success

Posted by an odj community member on January 27th, 2012 | 3 responses

In the midst of great duress, we can still achieve success; even if our efforts are in vain, we can still try again and again. Neither should we want to die, nor should we give up and cry; whether our umpteenth or first... read more »

the heart of the Father

Posted by an odj community member on January 27th, 2012 | no responses

John 17:1-3: Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son so He can give glory back to You. For you have given Him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one You have... read more »